Convenings
YDN hosts convenings of youth providers and other community stakeholders to create networking and learning opportunities. No one agency can develop young people..we are all responsible for successful development of youth. YDN convenings are ways to help agencies connect, coordinate and leverage resources and surface issues affecting youth in our region.
- Upcoming YDN Convenings
- Outdoor Education Network
- Trainers Network
- Program Committee of YDN
- YDI Alumni Gatherings
- Additional Convening’s of interest hosted or supported by YDN
- Community Coalitions and Advisory Groups
- Add your Collaboration, coalition advisory group
Outdoor Education Network:
The outdoor education network is a growing network committed to raising awareness around the importance of outdoor education and also helping providers learn best practices on engaging a broader diversity of youth to outdoor education activities.
The next meeting of the group is: February 3, 2010 at Sierra Health Foundation, 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Connecting Youth to the Outdoors, October 20, 2009 Followup - Notes, Evaluations, Participant List
Trainers network:
YDN has trained 18 individuals in its YDI. These trainers meet annually to share how they have used YDI, gain new tools for delivering training. In 2009, YDN is mapping youth development trainer resources and will be inviting these trainers to form a network of trainers.
Check back soon for our next Trainers Network Gathering
YDN Program Committee:
This committee of dedicated youth workers, meets six times a year to help YDN strengthen its networking and training function of the YDN. The group shares resources and develops ways to expand the network of youth workers engaged in learning, networking and promotion of youth development principles. This committee continues to develop ways to expand and support the network of youth service providers. The Committee is identifying various children and youth serving networks that can be approached to join the network and formally embrace youth development principles. This is a great place to meet others who share a passion for wanting to see youth development practices in every sector and systems in our region. For additional meeting details please contact Elisa at Elisa@ydnetwork.org or (916) 228-2519.
YDI Alumni Gatherings
Individuals that have graduated from the 50-hour YDI and customized 4-day program YDI sessions are encouraged to attend the alumni meetings. YDN’s ongoing networking and support opportunities for training alumni are a way to give organizations the necessary training they need to continue providing exemplary youth programs.
Next YDI Alumni Gathering: October 14, 2004 Stay tuned for details!
Additional Convening’s of interest hosted or supported by YDN:
Check back soon for details on our next event gatherings
Community Advisory Boards, Coalitions, and Networking-Peer Groups
Sacramento Advisory Board, Childrens' Committees, Adult & Aging, Other, Collaborative
Please complete online form to suggest a collaboration or coalition advisory group
